Senior Learning Experience Designer

@ Newsela

The Role

Newsela is seeking a Senior Learning Experience Designer to build high-quality curricula at scale. This role demands extensive knowledge of state framework-aligned curriculum creation, experience from a core curriculum provider, and an ability to provide expert input on assessments, lesson plans, training, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and review K-12 ELA curricula and assessments.
• Collaborate with internal and external curriculum teams.
• Create guidelines for vendor-developed content.
• Provide expert feedback on instructional strategies and lesson plans.
• Manage projects and scale review processes effectively.
• Hire, train, and work with external contributors.

Subject Matter Expertise:

• Expertise in ELA curriculum for middle and high school.
• Experience with state frameworks, especially in California.
• Knowledge of scaffolds for multilingual learners.
• Familiarity with best practices for accessibility.

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years experience in curriculum development or instructional design.
• Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in Education, English, or related field.
• Experience with curriculum development software and content management systems.

Compensation: Base salary between $70,000 and $80,000 per year, plus incentive stock options and benefits.

Key skills/competency

• Curriculum Development
• Instructional Design
• ELA Expertise
• Assessment Design
• Project Management
• Vendor Management
• Digital Learning
• Accessibility
• Collaboration
• Feedback